Exploring Instructional Strategies That Promote Student Sensemaking and Student Discourse

Pioneer Valley Springfield, MA

A Two-Day Professional Learning Opportunity for Grades 9-12 Educators Explore instructional strategies that promote student sensemaking, including phenomena-based instruction, using a Driving Question Board, and student discourse. The learning experiences will use science and/or engineering content relevant to the OpenSciEd high school units under development and being released in 2024. Gain insight into phenomena-based instruction... Read more »

Region 1 Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School

Serving Western Massachusetts, teachers will choose one of two dates/locations for the 2024 Middle School WMSEF. Friday, April 26, 2024 at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams or Monday, April 29, 2024 at Springfield Museum, Springfield. Learn more at msreg1.zfairs.com, judges should register at this link. Students and Teachers should create accounts at... Read more »

Region 4 Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School

UMass Lowell 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell, MA

Serving Northeastern Massachusetts, the 2024 Massachusetts Region IV Middle School Science & Engineering Fair will be held at UMass Lowell on Saturday, April 27th. Learn more at msreg4.zfairs.com. Judges should register at this link.

Region 2 Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School

WPI 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA

Serving Central Massachusetts, the 2024 Massachusetts Region II Middle School Science & Engineering Fair will be held at WPI,  on Monday, April 29th. Learn more at msreg2.zfairs.com. Judges should register at this link.

Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair – Middle School

Worcester Technical High School 1 Officer Manny Familia Wy., Worcester, MA, United States

The 2024 Massachusetts Statewide Middle School Science and Engineering Fair will be held at Worcester Technical High School on May 11th. Learn more at scifair.com. Middle School students and teachers should create accounts at the regional zFairs sites.

MSEF Networking and Training Day – Acton

MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED High School Focus Acton-Boxborough Schools Host: Brian Dempsey 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided Learn from Brian Dempsey on how they've created a “Research Ecosystem” at Acton-Boxbrough Regional High School. Ideas for long term, sustainable growth of... Read more »

WPI Research Experience for Teachers (RET)

WPI Research Labs on Campus Worcester, MA

In this 6 week summer program, WPI will be pairing five in-service and pre-service teachers to attended workshops and conduct research based on ideas such as healthy lives, clean energy, and climate action. Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, this program will be heavily focused around the United Nations Sustainable Developement Goals.... Read more »

Wade Institute for Science Education: Bringing Realtime Date into the Classroom

Lloyd Center for the Environment Dartmouth, MA

In a part of the Wade Institute;s schedule of summer professional development, MSEF is partnering to host a 5 Day workshop for grades 6-12 Educators. Discover how to integrate research and real-time data collection into your science curriculum! Experience multiple entry points for hands-on, place-based science and participate in collaborative projects with professional scientists. Explore... Read more »

$475

MSEF Teacher Networking and Training Day – Athol

Athol

MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Middle School and High School Focus Athol-Royalston High School, Athol Host: Latasha Sheffield, Athol-Royalston Schools 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided Suitable for Middle School and High School programs, learn more about how to support a... Read more »

MSEF Teacher SRC Crash Course Training – Newton

MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED High School Focus Newton Country Day School Host: Sarah Webster, Newton Country Day School 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided   Scientific Review Crash Course: Primarily for High School teachers Knowing the rules and systems can be... Read more »

MSEF Networking and Training Day – Weston

MSEF is collaborating with teachers across the state to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Middle School Focus Regis College, Weston Host: Erin McQuaid, Regis College 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., lunch provided   Morning Focus - Middle School Paperwork and Process Description: In this session participants will learn how to plan, organize and... Read more »

2025 Region 3 High School & Middle School Fair

Bristol Community College, Fall River Campus 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA

The Bristol/Rensselaer Region III Science & Engineering High School & Middle School Fair will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in person @ Bristol Community College, Fall River Campus. Learn more at https://mareg3.zfairs.com/ Public Viewing from 2-3pm.